We’re putting £40,000 into cost-of-living support for the district’s most vulnerable residents.
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The money is being used in the following ways:
- £18,000 to fund a Citizens Advice outreach worker who can go out into our communities to provide residents with practical advice on the cost of living support available.
- £10,000 to support food initiatives in the district.
- £9,000 to help people who don’t qualify for other schemes with their fuel costs.
- £2,000 to provide heaters and dehumidifiers for people living in private sector housing who are struggling with cold homes or mould.
- £1,000 to help promote the support available.
The money will come from the council’s £350,000 welfare fund, for projects that help support the welfare of local communities. The money raised through the council’s 2% council tax rise has provided an additional approximately £150,000 to this budget.
Councillor Julie Butler, portfolio holder for Community Engagement, said: “This expansion of the support available for residents struggling with the cost of living will help the most vulnerable people in the district.
“By working with Citizens Advice East Hampshire through this process, we’re giving more residents access to expert advice to help them through difficult times.”
Our website has information for residents struggling with the cost of living.
Anyone without internet access can call us on 01730 266551 or Citizens Advice on 0808 278 7901.